The 57-year-old, of London Road, Guildford, was sentenced to 32 weeks' imprisonment, which was suspended by Judge Christopher Critchlow for two years.

He was also given a 25-hour compulsory rehabilitation activity, a criminal behaviour order for two years and told to pay £1,000 in fines and costs.

On Wednesday evening (September 2), Falkus appeared in the Channel 5 programme, The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door, from the council flat in Slyfield Court where he ran what he called a cannabis café.

The programme followed Jonathan Falkus to his court appearance

Falkus opened the operation in May, saying his intention was to promote the benefits of the class B drug.

The council tenant located the cafe and hotel in his flat and provided refreshments, full dinners and varying meal deal offers, which included a cannabis cigarette, coffee and a meal.

A price list ranging from teas and coffees to an overnight stay encouraged people to smoke in what the owner described as a safe and educated environment.

The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door explored details of Falkus's conflicts with other residents of Slyfield Court and also filmed him being arrested.

In July, Surrey Police obtained a closure order on the property after presenting evidence at Redhill Magistrates’ Court of significant antisocial behaviour, disruption and drug-related criminal activities.

The order is in place until October 28, with anyone seen entering the property to be arrested.